Unsp fx head of unsp femr, 7thF

This code describes a follow-up encounter for an unspecified fracture of the femoral head that was initially an open fracture of Gustilo type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is now healing routinely. It indicates that the patient is in the subsequent phase of care for this specific type of severe open fracture.

Use this code when documenting ongoing treatment or follow-up visits for a patient who sustained an open femoral head fracture (Gustilo type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) and is progressing through a normal healing process. This applies after the initial acute treatment phase, but before the fracture is fully healed.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture of Gustilo type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.